Laboratory Technician

Company: VGC Group
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

Laboratory Technician

Location – Plymouth

My client are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for a live MOD project

A Laboratory Technician provides control compliance within an UKAS accredited laboratory providing exceptional quality for customers in a safe working environment

Key Tasks

  • Carrying out sampling and testing in line with Standards and customers specification.
  • Carry out a point of work risk assessment.
  • Checking that equipment to be used is in calibration and if broken or damaged this is reported to line manager immediately.
  • Entering and completing on appropriate sheets all records, readings and results that arise from the procedure being carried out.
  • Communicate clear instructions to site teams based on a thorough understanding of Client specification and expectations.
  • Provide clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance.
  • Carry out testing using equipment checked for calibration to demonstrate compliance.
  • Deliver daily/weekly work programmes with site teams.
  • Provide advice to others.
  • Training other staff in sampling and test procedures.
  • Maintain detailed site diary.
  • Maintain personal CPD record and CV to demonstrate career development.
  • Carry out any other relevant duties as requested from tie to time.

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 2 Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities
  • CSCS Card
  • Comprehensive range of experience demonstrated by CPD record and CV

Desirable:

  • First Aid at Work
  • Technical Member IOM³/ICE
  • Technical Seminars and Workshops

Posted: July 1st, 2026